Anduril Industries

Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Test

Anduril Industries • $129K — $171K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
  • 3+ years of industry experience focused on product designs for manufacturing.
  • Expertise in at least one Mechanical Design software package.
  • Experience with contract manufacturers and prototyping processes.
  • Familiarity with electronics test equipment like load cells and multimeters.
  • Strong skills in root cause analysis of hardware issues.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Familiarity with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design mechanical assemblies using professional CAD tools.
  • Collaborate with rapid fabrication teams and suppliers for equipment sourcing.
  • Integrate designs into PDM systems, following established processes.
  • Work with design teams to incorporate DFM/DFT requirements into products.
  • Develop complex electromechanical systems in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Create test work instructions for technicians and provide training as needed.
  • Analyze test data and document results to identify defects and improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health and recovery needs.
  • Investment in employee development and well-being.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Manufacturing organization, you will design complex mechanical assemblies for PCBA and product level test systems. You will be designing fixtures with tight tolerances and pneumatic / manually actuated assemblies. You will need experience with surfaces to mate supports, jigs, and clamps to our shipping products. You will steer product design teams though your expertise of DFM / DFT, and enable complex analysis with FEA tools. The team will build and source large electromechanical fixtures for manufacturing test systems, your CAD designs, system level architecture, and experience with sensors and actuators will help us rebuild the arsenal.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Build things that test things. Design mechanical assemblies using professional CAD design tools.
  • Work with rapid fabrication teams or 3rd party suppliers to source equipment.
  • Integrate your designs into Anduril's PDM systems. You will follow the same process for component design and release that our product design teams use.
  • Work with design teams to integrate mechanical DFM / DFT requirements into our products.
  • Develop complex electromechanical systems within a multidisciplinary group. You will work directly with software and electrical engineers, solving problems to manufacture and test products in air, land and sea
  • Generate test work instructions that can be easily followed by technician team in MES. Train technicians on equipment use as required.
  • Determine root cause of product failures and recommend appropriate corrective actions (RCCA).
  • Analyze test data, document results, and provide detailed reports to identify defects and areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to provide feedback and recommendations for product enhancements based on test outcomes.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields OR 6+ years of advanced knowledge acquired through work experience and/or intellectual instruction in lieu of degree.
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on product designs that have gone to manufacturing.
  • Expert capability with (at least one) Mechanical Design package(s).
  • Experience with contract manufacturers, in-house fabrication, and prototyping process.
  • Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as load cells, strain gauges, multimeters, etc.
  • Strong root cause analysis skills of non-conforming hardware.
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems.
  • Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD Secret clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Pursuing a Master's of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • Familiarity with NX and Solidworks CAD design packages.
  • Experience with PCBA test fixturing design.
  • Experience working alongside Industrial Design or Product Design teams (surfacing, ergonomics, etc.)
  • Experience with mechanical systems related test (Thermal, Vibration, etc.)


US Salary Range

$129,000-$171,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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